10 Awesome Ways to Pair Sneakers With Skirts and Dresses

Hear that? That's the sound of your feet weeping for joy because in 2014 sneakers are poised to replace every pair of high heels in your closet. I'm not talking about those hidden-wedge nonsense shoes that leave your feet just as sore as any other pair of high heels. I'm talking real, honest-to-god, flat-on-the-ground, high-top, low-top, lace-up, slip-on sneakers. And the best part? You can wear them with absolutely everything, including skirts and dresses.

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1. Pop-O-Color SneakersNot-so-classic Vans take this monochromatic ensemble to a whole other level, and that level is called fun. Sneakers are so big right now, they deserve to be the star of your outfit. Go bold. Go bright. Go printed!

4. More-Comfortable-Than-Boots SneakersShe probably isn't trying to pull a fast one on us, but at first glance you might mistake that monochromatic-socks-and-sneakers combo for a pair of flat black boots. Then you'd look again, realize it's infinitely cooler, and stop whatever you were doing to go buy some new socks of your own.

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5. Couture SneakersWhen it comes to couture sneakers, the Chanel approach is monochomatic all the way, even when it's an irridescent, mint green sort of monochromatic. Especially then.

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6. Golden-Rule SneakersIf she'd gone for a full-on gold sneaker, the outfit probably would have felt pretty cheesy — matching your belt to your shoes is so passé — but those gold studs are just right. They play off her belt and bag strap perfectly, not to mention her gorgeous golden locks.

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7. Dance-All-Night SneakersThe crop top and leather overall minidress say this girl is going OUT. And those badass slip-ons say she won't be slowing down until the sun comes up. Maybe not even then.

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8. '90s-Redux-Fishnet-Bike-Shorts SneakersI know. I know. I already used Rihanna, but every one of her perfect looks provides yet another style lesson. And even though this outfit is really all about those awesome cutoff fishnets, you have to admit, it wouldn't be nearly as cool if she were wearing pumps.

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9. Gettin'-Shit-Done Sneakers

Think you can't wear sneakers to the office? Think again! This lady obviously has places to go and things to do, and those gravely streets can be murder on a pair of heels. Besides, that little pop of burgundy absolutely makes the outfit, so office-dressing conventions be damned. Those sneakers are keepers.

10. Red-Carpet-F*ck-It SneakersI know this picture is like a million years old (actually, five), but K-Stew was an early celebrity adopter of the whole sneaker-dress thing, and she deserves a little acknowledgement. Also, let's be real, this is the best she ever looked on the red carpet — confident, cool, and tough as sh*t.

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